How big is a Nile crocodile's jaw?
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A Nile crocodile mainly eats large fish. Like all crocodilians, they are ambush predators, waiting silently until their prey approaches, then lunging out for the attack. Their jaws exert more than 2,000 pounds of pressure per square inch, easily breaking bones as the teeth tear through flesh.
The Nile crocodile is the largest of the four crocodile species found in Africa. They have a maximum length of 20 ft 5 in (6.2 m) from the head to the tip of the tail. They usually weigh 500 lbs (225 kg) but will reach weights of up to 1650 lbs (730 kg). The Nile crocodile is the best known of all of the crocodile species. It is feared as a great man-killer, and its large, stocky body doesn't help its reputation. The snout is long and broad and ends in nostrils which can close underwater. The eyes have a third eyelid which protect them while underwater. The eyes, ears, and nostrils are found on the same plane on the top of the head, allowing the crocodile to be completely submerged underwater while still being able to see, smell, and hear. The teeth are long and conical. The teeth on the top jaw are in line with the bottom jaw, a feature which distinguishes all crocodiles from alligators. The fourth lower tooth is larger than the others and can be seen when the mouth is closed. Nile crocodiles have 66 teeth.